This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Julian Allen
Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.
John “Derf” Backderf
Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."
Faith Burrows
Faith Burrows (1904-1997) was an American cartoonist, most prominent during the Jazz Age (1919-1942), depicting flapper fashion and lifestyle through her popular series, Ritzy Rosey, Flapper Filosofy, and Beautyettes.
Milton Caniff
Influential adventure illustrator who created popular comic strips "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon."
Jack Davis
American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.
Bob Eggleton
One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.
Fred Eng
Artist and photographer whose illustrations and photographs were published in numerous mainstream national magazines.
Ric Estrada
Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.
Rube Goldberg
Cartoonist famous for creating drawings of unnecessarily complex devices that perform a simple function.